Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - February / March 2021 (Issue 81)

The East Village Café were am azing, providing options that w ere gluten-free, vegan and organic. For the non-vegans we stocked up on steaks and seafood for a barbec ue surf ’n’ turf – this kept Sean happy as he’s from New Zealand! I run my own company, so adapting plans meant a lot of manoeuvring, but the hardest part was that Sean’s family couldn’t join us. This was really sad for us and the most difficult aspect of changing plans because of the pandemic. CLOSING CREDITS Venue | www.bristol.ac.uk/venues/weddings Photographer | www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk Bride’s dress | https://vesper247.com Bride’s hair pin | https://ivoryandcobridal.co.uk Groom’s suit | www.reiss.com Flowers | http://www.flowersbythea.co.uk Cake | https://ahhtoots.com Catering | www.eastvillagecafe.co.uk Favours and treasure hunt props | www.paperchase.com Scratchcard envelopes | www.etsy.com/uk/shop/pocketfoldinvites Dog accessories | www.etsy.com/uk/shop/bellaandbarns Accommodation | http://theavongorgehotel.com Men’s ties | www.facebook.com/maryslivingandgivingshop in Bristol Alex’s top tip for couples getting married in the pandemic: “It’s far from ideal, but the most important thing is the two of you. Enjoy the calmness, and a day that feels incredibly intimate.” Couple’s own image We had some laid-back entertainment, from the treasure hunt to garden games and co cktail-making. We did a few video calls and live-streamed the ceremony to family and friends around the world, and in the evenin g we watched a video compilation of messages from friends. It was wonderful, but not quite the same. We plan to throw a big party in 2022 ! 38